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Provides a sack lunch style meal to go that can be picked during office hours for individuals and families in need. Can also provide telephone and in-person support to individuals and families seeking assistance, advice, referrals to community resources, or emotional support for themselves or family and friends.

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is a Community Action Agency. Family Service Specialists work with individuals and families facing difficult and crisis situations. They are able to provide assistance in connecting to needed community programs and services. In addition, base on funding and donations, the office can support a crisis fund which allows them to provide assistance with rent, medical and prescription expenses, gas money, utilities, and other basic necessities when the household is facing an emergency situation. The agency actively seeks funds for the crisis program and all funds donated to a county stay in that county and are used to support the residents of that county.

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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Gas Money
Prescription Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Community Action Agencies
Specialized Information and Referral

Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Family group for parents and families of youth with mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges. Offers parents the opportunity to gather with others who have successfully navigated the mental and behavioral health systems in order to achieve support for their child. "One on one" service designed to be encouraging and informational, with access to parent education and skill building, workshops and support groups.

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Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Helps seniors, individuals living with a disability, and their families by providing referrals to organizations and agencies for needed services and programs.
Agency contact for information and referral focused on support and healing after experiencing trauma related to suicide. Resources can be accessed by calling agency or visiting website.

Information and referral services for older adults.

Respite care.

Care management for those age 60+.Senior Care Options for those age 65+.Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver for those age 65+.

Referrals for handyman and housekeeping services.

Senior Companion Program.

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Area Agencies on Aging
Adult In Home Respite Care
Case/Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Friendly Visiting
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.
Offers a wide range of information and materials about disabilities, services, and issues of concern. Offers referral services to assist consumers in locating services and information in the service area of five counties.

Restorative service for diverting youth at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system. Services include:

-- Linkage and referral

-- Development of critical decision making skills

-- Emotional literacy development

Provides regulatory oversight for local food safety and protection, private sewage systems, private water wells, lead poisoning prevention, radon, mosquito/tick control, and inspection of facilities such as tanning salons and body art businesses.

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Radon Testing
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Tap Water Testing
Pest Control Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Pollution Control

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Specialized Information and Referral
Fraud Prevention
Offers information on community services. Individuals will speak with an Information and Assistance Specialist who will assess their needs, answer questions, explain what programs are available, and assist them in securing the assistance they need.

Provides free and confidential services. Services offered include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, on-going pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring programs, and Mother's/Maternity Home.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Vocational Rehabilitation
Specialized Information and Referral
Childbirth Education
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Testing
Mentoring Programs
Pregnancy Counseling

Offers various services to diagnose and treat autism for individuals of all ages.

Services include:

-- Autism assessment.

-- Autism therapy.

-- Social skills groups.

-- Autism Resource Directory with referrals for services.

Provides access to information about local NAMI affiliates, support groups, education programs, advocacy and other general inquiries. This is not a crisis line.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information and resources about treatment programs for problem gambling. Advocates for increased availability of counselors, treatment facilities, research, and education programs.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Gambling Disorder Helplines
Provides a Team of Peer Support Specialist available to aid in service navigation and offer recovery coaching. Assists in navigating the logistics of placement into detox and treatment among other requested supports.

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Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Coach Services

Services which enable persons with disabilities to acquire the skills necessary for independent living.

Barrier Removal and Information Center offers consultations to consumers, builders, businesses and organizations to increase accessibility within the home and community. Modifications to homes include redesigning living areas, and installing outside ramps and grab bars. In addition, grant assistance is offered to income- and geographically-eligible persons with disabilities.

Center for Independent Living services include information and referral, independent living skills training, financial benefits counseling, and awareness training for the general public and organizations regarding disability issues. In addition, the Center assists clients in the development and implementation of independent living plans in the following areas: home and financial management; social skills; sexuality; consumer and legal rights; peer counseling; equipment loan, repair and rental; and individual and systems advocacy.

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Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Disease/Disability Registries
Disability Rights Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Centers for Independent Living

Connects and supports Nebraska's military community through a mobile app. Provides resources, events, and news, along with opportunities for support and connection.

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Military Family Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral

Provides information and referrals to area agencies that offer support services to the Washington and Marion County residents.

Provides information and referral for mental health services for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind individuals in the state of Illinois.

Connects pregnant women or couples, and parents of children ages 0-5, to free family support services.

All services are provided by family support specialists who want to listen, offer knowledgeable advice, and help with resources for parenting success. Every family is approached without judgment and focus on connecting families to the right support services that build confidence in raising healthy, happy kids.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Children's In Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Home Delivered Meals
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
Case/Care Management
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
LifeLong Links-Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) provide specialized information, referral, and assistance regarding programs and services available for older adults and persons with disabilities. ADRC Options Counselors provide benefits counseling to help empower individuals to make informed choices about their long-term care options and assist them in accessing needed services. LifeLong Links also provides an online resource directory of resources for people to use.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Area Agencies on Aging
Long Term Care Options Counseling